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'He was going to run all over you'
My XI: Allan Donald on the most intimidating bowlers he has seen. Right up there: Malcolm Marshall
An even innings, and a rapid 25
Ask Steven: Also: left-arm spinners' wickets tally, youngest to play his last Test, poorest five-fors, and centurion umpires
No half-measures with the half-century
Go Figure: Andy Zaltzman and S Rajesh put their heads together over the number 50 in cricket
'Playing for Bangladesh is the best thing that happened to me'
Gleanings: Habibul Bashar on Bangladesh's first Test, their first wins, and the challenges of playing for a weak side
Tour diary: Bangladesh's most passionate supporter
Why India have had success in this Champions Trophy
The unexpected conditions in England have favoured India's adventurous batting
Lots of rumour, but no hard evidence
The words of a former England captain turned commentator have sparked a controversy around the Champions Trophy hosts but, as yet, there is no hard evidence
Pakistan were cheered fanatically to three defeats and an embarrassing Champions Trophy exit
Guptill's record, and Tendulkar's ton at Lord's
Also: four fifties each in both innings, four captains in four Tests, the postman, and playing for two countries
Jadeja's punt, and Sammy's punch
Plays of the day from the sixth match of the Champions Trophy between India and West Indies
As ESPNcricinfo turns 20, a look back at the pioneering spirit and inclusiveness that made it an essential part of cricket's fabric
Why India have had success in this Champions Trophy (87)
The unexpected conditions in England have favoured India's adventurous batting
The day the laughter died (70)
Pakistan were cheered fanatically to three defeats and an embarrassing Champions Trophy exit
Pakistan have always looked wistfully at the batting riches produced across the border
Batting trips up Pakistan again (48)
The Champions Trophy debacle was just another example of how frail Pakistan's batting has been over the last few years
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well....now its time to see the rest of the world to experience the BEAUTIFUL BANGLADESH....the beauty of minds n hearts of native ppls....the generousity...the hospitality of them...n surely the overwhelming passion for crcket...PROUD TO A BANGLADESHI.....its our time now.....yaaaaa!!!!!!
Posted byI am proud now my country nice oppening cermony wish the world..
Posted byGreat and fabulous in any measure. If we have right leadership and attitude we can do everything like this. I am proud of my country, management, players. Long life Bangladesh.
Posted by Flamez on (February 18, 2011, 15:41 GMT)That was a shabby piece of commentary. Poooooor.
Posted byFABULOUS..FANTASTIC...IT WAS SO B'COZ ITS IN BANGLADESH...NOTHING COULD BE MORE THAN THIS ....THANKS THE ORGANIZING COMMITTEE...I LOVE MY COUNTRY...I AM PROUD OF BANGLADESH...GOOD LUCK SAKIB...THE TIGERS ARE WAITING TO SHOW THEIR POWER....HAALOOOM...
Posted by fuad89 on (February 18, 2011, 14:15 GMT)fantastic show in the opening ceromony.i never there would be this much entertainment.
Posted by MaruthuDelft on (February 18, 2011, 12:14 GMT)Since I heard the national anthem of Bangladesh by lovely woman clad in green and red sarees and serene looking men I have started loving Bangladesh. It hits your soul. Now we know why it was possible for Bengalis to have Rabindranath Tagore and Vivekanand.
Posted byloved yesteray's ceremony...........it was facinating..........good luck to all of the teams,spacially Bangladesh................
Posted byreally we enjoyed the whole fatafati ceremony. nice arranged!!!!!!!!
Posted byGood Work Its a Fantastic work well done.......